Giuseppe Meazza

Giuseppe Meazza was an Italian forward and manager who captained Italy to FIFA World Cup victories in 1934 and 1938. He became one of Italian football’s defining players of the interwar era.

Vittorio Pozzo: Vittorio Pozzo was an Italian football manager who coached Italy to the 1934 and 1938 World Cup titles. Pozzo coached Meazza in both of Italy’s World Cup-winning campaigns.
1934 FIFA World Cup: The second FIFA World Cup, held in Italy and won by the host national team. Meazza helped Italy win its first World Cup on home soil.
San Siro: San Siro is a football stadium in Milan shared by Inter Milan and AC Milan. The stadium was renamed in Meazza’s honor after his death.
Adolfo Baloncieri: Adolfo Baloncieri was an Italian attacking midfielder and forward who starred for Torino and the national team. Baloncieri was an earlier Italian attacking star whose career preceded Meazza’s peak.
Silvio Piola: Silvio Piola was an Italian striker who became the national team’s all-time leading scorer. Piola succeeded Meazza as Italy’s foremost goalscorer and played alongside him internationally.
1938 FIFA World Cup: The third FIFA World Cup, held in France and won by Italy. Meazza captained Italy to its second consecutive title.
Italy national football team records and statistics: A record of appearances, goals, and achievements by players representing Italy in men’s international football. Meazza’s international goals and appearances place him among Italy’s historic figures.
Raimundo Orsi: Raimundo Orsi was an Argentine-born Italian winger who played for Juventus and won the 1934 World Cup. Orsi’s wide role contrasts with Meazza’s position as a central attacking player.
Giovanni Ferrari: Giovanni Ferrari was an Italian midfielder who won two World Cups with Italy. Ferrari was a key teammate in the national side Meazza captained.
1938 FIFA World Cup Final: The final match of the 1938 FIFA World Cup, in which Italy defeated Hungary 4–2. Meazza captained the side in the match that secured his second title.

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Helenio HerreraRelated: Inter’s stadium bears his name, linking Herrera’s club to an earlier Italian football icon.